A Day with Maxie

Scottie was walking along the volcano when [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he" F="she" ] saw Maxie battling a scientist.

Astounding! The Legendary Pokémon Groudon is so strong!

You're a fool if you thought you even had a chance at winning. However, I suppose you're strong enough to contribute to our cause.

What do you say? Will you join Team Magma?

Team Magma?! What are you talking about? I just challenged you because I wanted to battle Groudon!

I'm afraid I'll have to decline your offer! I have my own research I need to get back to working on!

I retract what I said earlier. Rejecting my offer means you weren't fit to join us after all.

Oh, it's you. As you no doubt overheard, I scouted that individual to join Team Magma.

Oh, it's you. Yes, I am. But only those whom I deem worthy of joining Team Magma.

There are many talented scientists and engineers on Pasio.

With their technological know-how, we can create new land to promote the further advancement and evolution of humanity!

As you saw with that scientist earlier, some of them even challenge me to Pokémon battles.

I use that opportunity to determine whether they're fit to join Team Magma.

Knowledge and technology alone simply aren't enough if they can't be put to use.

I seek candidates who can apply their expertise in battle.

If they can't do that, they obviously can't help me make my ideals come true.

That's why I offer people a chance to join us after I've tested them in battle.

Battling is also good practice for working with Groudon.

The power unleashed by these sync stones is proportional to the strength of the bond between you and your Pokémon...

Unraveling the mysteries behind this connection may allow us to gain complete control over Groudon's power.

Of course we do. There's no point in obtaining such immense power if you have no way of harnessing it.

Why does that concern you?

Oh, I see... You have misguided idealism regarding the coexistence of humans and Pokémon, don't you.

People like you are the reason why humanity's evolution has faced so many delays!

I will control Groudon's power and create new land for the sake of human evolution!

Expanses of fertile land as far as the eye can see! Can't you imagine how marvelous that would be?

Heh... Looks like we're on the same page.

Scottie... If you stand in our way, I will not hesitate to take you down.

Don't forget that.

Wha, ?! How did you arrive at THAT conclusion?

What?! What in the world made you arrive at THAT conclusion?!

The mind of a child is a mystery to me...but I suppose that's an interesting thought, and quite flexible thinking.

I sure wouldn't want you as an enemy. You'd be a considerable thorn in my side.